A Present Years in the Making
When Hannah Parry reached out to order a birthday present for her husband Rob, she had something truly special in mind: a custom map of the Coromandel Peninsula — a place deeply woven into the fabric of their whānau.
“My grandad purchased a site within the Oamaru Bay Tourist Park over 20 years ago and my sister and I basically grew up there.”
Now, with an 18-month-old daughter of their own, Oamaru Bay has become a multigenerational haven.
“She’s the ‘camp baby’ now — she has so many adopted aunties, uncles, cousins, and grandparents.”
Designing Something Personal
Once Hannah placed the order, we got in touch to offer a few extra touches — and the collaborative design process began.
“May I ask what your connection to the Coromandel is? If you have somewhere special to you (or the recipient), I'd be happy to add an engraving for a personal touch.”
Of course, Hannah had just the place: Oamaru Bay, about 6km north of Coromandel town — a spot filled with decades of memories.
“If it is at all possible to do something around Oamaru Bay, that would be fab!”
So we did. We also added a wee boat, just for fun — and just for Rob.
“Thanks so much for the wee boat too, it is incredible.”
The Perfect Map Gets the Perfect Reaction
When the map arrived in time for Rob’s birthday, it was an immediate hit.
“It is here and it is fab! Turns out Rob has been eyeing one of these up for a wee while.”
That moment — the surprise, the smile, the feeling of “you really know me” — is exactly what we hope every custom map brings.
And Hannah’s review summed it up best:
“The detail is incredible and Matt was amazing to work with for this project. Thanks so much for a beautiful momento for our whānau and special place.”
Handcrafted, Heartfelt, and Uniquely Yours
At Tides Out Maps, we love making every map unique. Whether you want to highlight a bay, add a birthday note, or sneak in a symbol that only your family will understand — we’re here to make it happen.
Like we did for Hannah and Rob.
Want to Create Something Special for Someone You Love?
Whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary, or just to honour a place that means everything — we’ll help you design a piece that tells your story.
If you want a map of the Coromandel Peninsula, feel free to look at our Coromandel Peninsula Designs.
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Let’s craft something unforgettable — together.